Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Economic Buzz: Chinas services growth hits near three-year high as composite PMI strengthens

Mumbai, March 4 -- China's services sector grew at its fastest pace in almost three years in February, according to the latest PMI data. The Caixin China General Services PMI rose to 52.6 from 51.0 in... Read More


Vietnam's economy through int'l lens: From macroeconomic stability to breakthrough aspirations

Hanoi, March 4 -- The year 2026 is widely regarded as the starting point of a new development cycle for Vietnam's economy. Amid persistent global uncertainties, international assessments of the countr... Read More


Dutch bride surprises Marwadi groom with Rajasthani dance, internet reacts: 'Women in love'

India, March 4 -- A cross-cultural wedding moment has charmed social media users after a Dutch bride surprised her Marwadi groom with a vibrant Rajasthani dance performance. The heartwarming video qu... Read More


Conflict in West Asia jolts regional security, threatens Nepal's economy

Kathmandu, March 4 -- The ongoing war in the Persian Gulf has unsettled the overall security situation in the region. Its repercussions are expected to hit Nepal as well. Following attacks on Iran by... Read More


A refugee's struggle at the heart of 'Prawasi Jiwan'

Kathmandu, March 4 -- A staircase, stained, narrow, and smelling of neglect. A mother covers her nose before stepping inside what is supposed to be her family's new beginning. 'Prawasi Jiwan' opens w... Read More


Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February

Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 279,328 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in February 2026. According to the authority, this marks t... Read More


78-year-old Ruxmani Hospital at SoBo to be demolished for luxury high rise

India, March 4 -- A South Mumbai hospital, almost as old as India's independence, is the latest facility to face the perils of urban transformation. Ruxmani Lying-In Hospital opposite Babulnath Temple... Read More


Indian expats worried as West Asian conflict shatters Gulf's safe haven image

New Delhi, March 4 -- In 2016, Pranav Doshi, then an executive with the Canadian consulate, decided to move 2,000 kilometres away from their home in Mumbai. Doshi's wife was given an option to choose ... Read More


Middle East tensions disrupt flights; airlines adjust schedules

New Delhi, March 4 -- Amid the continuing volatile situation in the Middle East, leading airlines have announced schedule changes, suspensions, and additional services to mitigate passenger inconvenie... Read More


Andhra: Remove B R Naidu to protect TTD sanctity, demands Nellore District YSRCP President Kakani

Amaravati, March 4 -- Former Minister and YSRCP leader Kakani Govardhan Reddy demanded the immediate removal of TTD Chairman B R Naidu, alleging that the coalition government under Chief Minister Chan... Read More